27/08/2026
A couple of days ago, the DfE published The Back-to-School Reset Guide — practical advice from psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado to help parents support children as they return to school.
It covers things like:
🕐 Getting back into school routines
🎒 Building independence through small choices
💬 Talking about worries without making predictions
👋 Making those tricky goodbyes easier
❤️ Helping children manage anxiety about the new school year
🧘 Giving them time to unwind after school
I thought it was really useful — but also thought, this is quite a lot for a parent to take in.
So, ChatGPT and I turned the key messages into a simple one-page poster for parents.
If you’ve got parents who are finding the return to school particularly challenging this week, it might be a useful thing to send them.
Sometimes a few simple, practical ideas are all a parent needs. ❤️
📄 The original DfE guide is here: The Back-to-School Reset Guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a856b28c9205b515d421e7d/The_back-to-school_reset_guide.pdf)
Feel free to share the poster with your parents or colleagues.
